Long Description:Fresno Chaffee Zoo was founded around 1908. In 1929 the Roeding Park Zoo was recognized Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo grew and acquired more animals over the years. In 1965, Dr. Paul Chaffee became the zoo's first director. in 1990 the zoo was renamed the Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno and then in 2006 to Fresno Chaffee Zoo.